Liverpool have reportedly been told there is no chance of them signing Chico Flores from Swansea, with just hours until the transfer window shuts.

The Reds are thought to be in the market for a new defender, having earlier made enquiries about Manchester City’s Micah Richards.

After being turned away by the Citizens, the Daily Mail are reporting boss Brendan Rodgers turned to his former club in a bid to bolster his squad on transfer deadline day, but the Swans were firm over the non-availability of Chico.